Most clay vessels are __________ to ensure permanence and water resistance.
A) treated with a chemical slip
B) evenly proportioned and balanced
C) baked
D) pressure-treated

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Clay vessels need to be baked in order to become permanent and water-resistant. Baking (also known as firing) involves heating the vessel to a high temperature, which causes the clay particles to fuse together and become hard. This process also removes any remaining moisture from the clay, which helps to prevent cracking or crumbling over time. While chemical slips can be used to add decorative or functional coatings to the surface of clay vessels, they are not typically used to ensure permanence or water resistance. Even proportioning and balancing are important for creating stable vessels, but do not necessarily contribute to their durability. Pressure-treating is a technique used for wood and other materials, but is not applicable to clay.

Most Clay Vessels Are __________ to Ensure Permanence and Water